The Pope, 84, is unable to stand during Friday audience as he continues to struggle with ‘troublesome’ sciatica The Pope spoke at the opening of the Holy See’s judicial year on Friday He remained seated throughout and said his sciatica was a ‘troublesome guest’ The pontiff has been forced to cancel a number of recent … Read more
Ailing Pope’s health forces him to miss Mass and suspend other events as the 84-year-old suffers ‘persistent pain’ blamed on sciatica The Vatican last week announced Pope Francis would miss three engagements He has sciatica, a nerve inflammation that affects the lower back and legs The same condition saw Francis skip two appearances for New … Read more
Pope Francis appears for the first time since sciatica forced him to skip New Year Mass and wishes the world ‘peace and serenity’ Pope Francis led the traditional Angelus prayers in the Apostolic Palace ‘I send you all my best wishes for peace and serenity in the new year,’ he said Comes after the Pope skipped … Read more